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Ribble Valley Locations

Key places covered in the Ribble Valley, the borough borders the city of Preston, Lancashire on its eastern side and includes the town of Longridge.

James Hall & Co celebrate apprentices in National Apprenticeship Week 2025

Facilities, Grounds and Maintenance Apprentices at James Hall & Co. Ltd's SPAR Distribution Centre in Preston Pic: James Hall & Co. Ltd Last week, James Hall & Co Ltd celebrated National Apprenticeship Week 2025, by honouring their apprentices across their business. The week of celebration, which took place from 10 to 16 […]

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Disused Preston to Longridge rail line clean up blighted by fly-tipping to take a year

The fly-tipping on the disused railway. Community groups in Preston are working with Network Rail to clean up the disused Preston to Longridge railway. The line near Skeffington Road in Deepdale has been spoiled by fly-tipping […]

3 days ago
Key rural link road between Fulwood and Grimsargh to close for two days during Longridge Road roadworks break

The closure signs in Whittingham Lane at Haighton Pic: Blog Preston A two-day closure of a rural link road between Fulwood and Grimsargh will pop-up as major roadworks in Longridge Road move location. Motorists have been enduring constant gridlock due to […]

6 days ago
“All we can do is try” – Preston’s Cocaine Anonymous members reach out to people battling addiction

A member of Cocaine Anonymous. For many people struggling with addiction, recovery can feel overwhelming and isolating. However, a support group in Preston is reaching out to encourage more people to join and seek help. […]

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Botany Bay owner lodges plans to build holiday cottages on his Ribble Valley dairy farm

Botany Bay owner Tim Knowles has lodged plans to convert former barns and pigsties into holiday cottages on his Chipping dairy farm. Property magnate Mr Knowles, who spearheaded the redevelopment […]

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Miyawaki ‘micro-wood’ work begins for Longridge park

A micro-wood is due to be planted at John Smith’s Playing Field in Longridge after funding was secured from Lancashire County Council. Longridge Environment Group (LEG) is preparing for a […]

2 weeks ago
Immigration raid in Longridge sees suspected illegal worker arrested by Border Force

A view of the end of Berry Lane in Longridge where Border Force activity took place. Pic: Blog Preston. A man from Iraq was arrested on suspicion of working illegally in the UK during a raid at a shop in Berry Lane, Longridge this week. Home Office immigration officers […]

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St Cecilia’s Catholic High School in Longridge gets glowing Ofsted report

St Cecilia's Roman Catholic High School Pic: Google A Catholic high school in Longridge has been rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in the personal development of its pupils. St Cecilia’s Roman Catholic High School, Chapel Hill, was inspected […]

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